Daily Archives: December 18, 2010

What? Come again? The NNEST is better than the NEST? Who’s the source? Where did you get that from? Dear reader(s), it’s true. I’m not making it up. Remember, I believe that All Teachers Can Be Great Teachers, if we: … Continue reading →

Jessica A. Larson-Wang, eChinacities.com Teaching English in China can be a risky venture, especially for inexperienced teachers who might fall victim to the more unscrupulous schools and administrators out there. Here we take a look at several horror stories which … Continue reading →

Karla Guedes Portuguese and English as a Second Language teacher, interpreter and translator. Southampton, United Kingdom Freelance Portuguese and English teacher, interpreter and translator at various places Karla Guedes • Firstly, I would like to thank Thomas for posting this … Continue reading →

Wayne Duplessis Administration at Tefl Indonesia Indonesia Wayne Duplessis • How do you know a good teacher? You will know a teacher by what they do and what they do not do. Do they speak little, but listen attentively? Do … Continue reading →

“It is impossible to learn a foreign language (English) without being influenced ideologically, politically, culturally, etc. The teaching and learning of a geographically, politically, and culturally, “neutral” form of English, which is perceived as a language of wider communication, and … Continue reading →

English is important, no one would doubt that nowadays. And the belief is that a Native Speaker Myth holds that the best teacher is a Native Speaker. So, why not simply immerse yourself in English? Surround yourself by a million … Continue reading →

As you watch this interview, regardless of whether or not you understand Spanish, ask yourself the question: Is the Spanish Native Speaker (who is being interviewed) capable of teaching Spanish? Would you like the native speaker to be your teacher, … Continue reading →

Arthur Borges French/Swedish Translator, Editor and Writer China English Instructor at Henan University of Technology • How do you know a good teacher? Prepares lesson plans Submits paperwork on time (e.g. corrected homework to students and grades to school) Secures … Continue reading →